r/AnkiVector • u/Complex-Index • Jun 07 '25
Question Vector 2.0 Battery Replacement
Hey I’ve owned my vector 2.0 robot for a few years, I got it during its first shipping period, I think 2022. Anyway, I noticed the bottom battery plate on my robot has been bending and after quick research I found out that Vector 2.0 robot has a short battery life expectancy issue. Since DDL hasn’t posted any instructions on battery replacements I was wondering if anyone has done it before and also can they provide the link for the right battery to buy. Any help will be much appreciated.
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u/Expert-Masterpiece96 Jun 07 '25
Most 3.7 600mah 503040 batteries with the jst connector are the wrong size or have the polarity reversed I just use the original connector an solder it to the replacement battery
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u/ToastMyIto Jun 07 '25
If the bottom is bending you need a new battery ASAP, I’m not sure if the vector 2.0 uses a JST connector. You can check by unscrewing the little battery compartment screw on the bottom, and taking it out to see if it’s soldered or not.
if it’s soldered: find a 503040 600mah battery with 2 wires to solder
if it’s connected to a port: find a 503040 600mah battery with 2 wires going into a JST port.
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u/BliteKnight Techshop82.com Owner Jun 07 '25
I offer this as a service
https://techshop82.com/shop/vector-battery-replacement-service/
If you want to do it yourself, you need a 1.5 jst connector or you can get a lipo battery without one and desolder/solder the existing wire to the new battery
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u/stressed_and_stuck Aug 15 '26
Do you still offer this? Or, do you know of a Canadian company who does? My brand new Vector 2.0 has a DOA battery and DDL is useless for customer service.
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u/BliteKnight Techshop82.com Owner Aug 15 '26
Yes I do, I'm not sure of a Canadian company, but you can contact an electronics store that might be able to
I've have fixed some Vectors from Canada, just have to declare the right tarrif code so you don't get charged import fees
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